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Nebraska Appleseed mourns the loss of our friend and long-time collaborator, Justin Kemerling, an independent designer who used his creativity for activism, community-building, and positive social change. Justin has been a force for good who intersected with countless changemakers and causes in Nebraska, the midwest, and nationwide. We have been fortunate to work side-by-side with […]

Give to Lincoln Day starts today! If you’ve been looking for a good time to give to Nebraska Appleseed, now is one of your best opportunities of the year! Giving through May 30th helps maximize your support of Appleseed in three ways: Contribute to Appleseed today through May 30th! Your gift means we can continue

Help us welcome Jodi Lepaopao (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Jodi joined Nebraska Appleseed in October 2023 as a Campaigns Organizer working on the Paid Sick Leave ballot initiative. In this role, she supports and coordinates the grassroots advocates and volunteers engaged with ballot initiative campaigns.  Prior to joining Appleseed, Jodi operated as a Field

Help us welcome Noel Tonniges (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Noel is a Temporary Campaign Organizer for Nebraska Appleseed for the Paid Sick Leave ballot initiative. Previously, Noel has worked to advocate for a variety of Public Health initiatives, from reproductive rights to ALS research. She started in October 2023, organizing statewide to work with

I don’t know of another single organization that has the breadth and depth of local impact, like Appleseed. Before I joined the board, I was thankful for their work on ballot initiatives and signature collection efforts on Medicaid expansion and raising the minimum wage. However, since becoming a board member, I’ve been so impressed by

Meet the newest additions to the Appleseed team – our 2023 Fall Interns and Clerks! We are always excited to work with leaders in our fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Learn more about their skills and what brings them to this work below. They’re a talented bunch!  We’re also excited to welcome

Help us welcome Amber Lozoya (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Amber is Nebraska Appleseed’s Weitz Fellow for 2023-24. She works closely with our Collective Impact Lincoln and Health Care Access teams, and she also manages our volunteer program.  Amber studied Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton College. During her time at Carleton, she worked with Children

Help us welcome Maria Hill (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Maria is our new Temporary Campaign Organizer, implementing Nebraska Appleseed and the Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund’s signature collection and leadership development goals for the paid sick leave ballot initiative. Maria, born and raised in South Omaha, is passionate about improving the lives of communities like

On October 5, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2023 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award recognizes a Nebraskan who has made significant contributions

On October 5, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2023 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Seeds of Justice Award honors outstanding legal contributions to public interest law and/or